Jackson Huss had 2 hits in 3 at-bats and brought in four runs to lead the Norwin baseball team to a 9-4 win away at Pine-Richland.
Matt O’Neil got a hit and two RBIs for Norwin in their first win of the season.
The Knights were ready to start playing in their section, where Class 6A teams play three-game series.
Softball underway
Despite cold temperatures and wet field conditions, Norwin softball had a 1-1 record after its first two games.
The season opener ended in a 6-2 win over Mt. Pleasant, with the Lady Knights scoring five times in the top of the seventh. Diem Wardzinski and Josey Michalski hit home runs, and Michalski also had a double.
In a 4-3 loss at Connellsville, Bailey Snowberger had 2 hits in 4 at-bats including a double, while Michalski and Rachel Minteer hit home runs.
At the net
Jackson Genicola achieved a career-high of 29 kills to lead the Norwin boys volleyball team to a 3-2 win over Baldwin in the opening game. Troy Horvath had 45 assists, and Lucas Churchfield made 19 digs in the win.
Norwin went on to win its 17-team tournament, taking the Gold Division with a 28-20 win against Butler in the finals. The Knights defeated Thomas Jefferson and Altoona to reach the title match.
Tennis falls
Norwin’s boys tennis team lost 4-1 to Mt. Pleasant.
The only victory for the Knights came at No. 2 doubles where Jaxson Momeyer and Daniel Metzger teamed up for a 6-3, 6-3 win over Nico Pisula and Tyler Kurtz.
Forever Young
The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes announced Callahan Young of North Huntingdon as one of the 15 members of the 2024 USA Goalball Men’ National Team.
